Living Ethically - Should Indians drive cars?

Should Indians drive cars?

The writer of this article has tried his best to mould figures to portray that India is one of the worst polluters. However, on the basis of the per capita figures for CO2 emissions, it is clear that India (and China) are far better than US & UK. What the western world has been doing (and is still doing), is wasting resources. Western world should consider these questions:
- how many people in India drive cars over 50miles (80km) on daily basis to work with one occupant?
- after the automobile revolution, when Delhi started to feel the congestion and pollution, the government forced public buses (and taxis) to use CNG, which is cleaner than petrol/diesel. The cost of converting these buses was borne by the government and government subsidies were provided to taxis owners. Compare this to London, when congestion charge has been introduced to fill up treasury's coffers.
- for years, western world has enjoyed the luxuries, now when developing countries can afford it, western world is worrying about pollution.
- when countries like India and China didnt allow foreign car manufacturers to set up plants and sell their cars, it was western governments who raised voice so that their corporates can take slice of the profit. It is west who has introduced these luxuries to India & China. Now Indians & Chinese can afford these luxuries, western world is starting to get worried.